Monitors interaction between individual residents and intervene if issues arise

Teaching social and life skills through interaction and modelling

Liaise with family and social worker of resident

participate and assist in planning of the summer program

Lead, monitor and assist in children’s therapeutic groups and meetings

Completing logs and incident reports as required

Administer medications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS , KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , ABILITIES :

The successful candidate will have completed in a College/University program in child and youth worker or a related field

Strong behaviour management skills

At least 1 year children/youth experience in a residential treatment (group home) setting for children and young adults with emotional, physical, social, behavioural challenges and/or dual diagnosed youths

The candidate must be able to utilize excellent decision making skills and be able to effectively solve problems

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Strong ability to build productive and supportive relationships with both staff and residents